[Sca-cooks] Leonardo as cook?

[Stefan li Rous]

Oh! So it isn't based on the Leonardo de Vinci? Or at least it is not  
meant to be a scholarly work?

The folks on the Lochac list were commenting as if it was an authentic  
view of medieval eating habits. I had my doubts, but nothing to  
counter this.

I would like something more specific that I could send back to the  
Lochac list. Or if someone wishes to write up a quick article/review  
about this book, I would be willing to add it to the Florilegium to  
give folks a reference when this book comes up again.

Thanks,
   Stefan
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Very collectable.
I pulled out my copy last night as well.
I have unfortunately seen it used as documentation!
Eduardo


On Sep 15, 2011, at 3:35 AM, Johnna Holloway wrote:

> I bought a UK copy of this when it was first published. The  
> bookseller wanted me to
> know that it wasn't "serious." I see it's quite a rare volume now  
> and a good investment.
> $90 w/o a dust jacket. Upwards of $300 for a collectable copy.
>
> Johnnae
>
> On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:39 PM, Stefan li Rous wrote:
>
>> From the Lochac list.
>>
>> http://www.laphamsquarterly.org/voices-in-time/kitchen-appliances.php
>>
>> "Master Leonardo da Vinci?s kitchen is a bedlam..."  from a letter
>> written Sabba da Castiglione.  Frankly, "bedlam" is an  
>> understatement.
>>
>> http://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/roundtable/top-chef-old-master.php

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